1LI
Association

The 1LI Association at this time is sadly not in a position to
directly support members financially although we hope that this may
change in the future with the support of donations or bequests from
former members of the battalion and their families. It is therefore
very important that we are up front and honest about what we can
and can not achieve at this time, which is why we have set up this
Welfare page.

Detailed on this page are various peices of information, as well as
links to a number of organisations, to enable former members of The
Light Infantry to be able to seek assistance and advice with the
first port of call being SSAFA.

Please look at the procedure that has been set out by The Rifles
further down this page to get you started.

Also detailed below is what the 1LI Association can offer the
families of battalion members that sadly pass away and although we
would like to be able to do more we hope that it will be of some
help to them, should they require it.

1LI Funerals

In the event of a battalion member passing away families can, if
they wish, ask for assistance with regards to any of the offers of
support that are listed below. We would ask that family or friends
contact Alan Tamblyn in the first instance and as early as possible
so that we can do our best to provide what is being asked of
us.

Alan is our Welfare Coordinator and also a Committee member of the
1LI Association and can be contacted via e-mail by clicking
HERE.

The following is what the 1LI Association can provide, with the
families permission, or assist with subject to availability and
timings.

We can provide:

* Battalion Poppy Wreath

* Battalion Coffin Drape

* The Management of any Online Donations/Collections for the
families chosen charity

If requested we will also do our upmost to make the 1LI Standard
available, but when this is not possible we will contact the
nearest Light Infantry Branch Association to see if their standard
is available.

Should the family like to engage a bugler to sound Last Post we can
put them in contact with The Buglers Association.

Gone but never forgotten

Welfare
& Benevolence
Information/Procedures

We all have times in our lives when we need a little help and even
more so as we get older. The good news is that anyone who is
serving or has served in the British Armed Forces is entitled to
help from a variety of sources. You are never alone!

Advice – Serving
Personnel

If you are serving and require assistance in any way, contact SSAFA
Forcesline

Forcesline is a free and 100% confidential helpline that is
completely independent of the military chain of command. Their
experienced civilian staff provide a supportive, listening and
signposting service for serving personnel and their families, as
well as former members of the Armed Forces.

If you feel
that you are in need of help or advice then you
should contact either SSAFA or The Royal British Legion (TRBL)
in the first instance. Their trained volunteers can provide
practical and emotional help if and when you need it. They have a
network of local branches, which means that help and advice is
always close at hand.

Upon contacting
SSAFA or TRBL you will put you in touch with one of their
experienced advisors.

In some cases the
SSAFA or TRBL may decide that further assistance is required
at which point they will appoint a caseworker who will visit
the individual in their home.

The caseworker
will meet with the individual and together they will complete a
Form A, which provides some basic information about the applicant
together with their current circumstances.

The caseworker
will then distribute the Form A to the relevant
Organisations/Regiments to request assistance, the
Regiment/Organisation will then respond directly to the
caseworker. It should be noted that unfortunately neither
Organisations nor Regiments are able to deal directly
with individuals

The Rifles Benevolent Trust provides help and support to serving
members of the Rifles as well as former members of the previous
regiments such as the Light Infantry. Unfortunately they are unable
to help directly, the first contact has to be through SSAFA or the
RBL as above. Once your case has been referred to them, they will
be able to provide support.

If in any doubt of where to go for help
please contact The Rifles Welfare Officer Tracy Froud at RHQ
Winchester on 01962 828523 or emailaregsecinfra@the-rifles.co.uk

Main Links For Support
Agencies/Organisations

Veterans' Gateway

"The first point of contact for veterans seeking
support"

We put veterans and their families in touch with the organisations
best placed to help with the information, advice and support they
need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances,
personal relationships and more.

Veterans’ Gateway is made up of a consortium of organisations and
Armed Forces charities, including The Royal British Legion, SSAFA –
the Armed Forces charity, Poppyscotland, Combat Stress and Connect
Assist.

Our connection with additional key referral organisations – both
within and outside the Armed Forces sector – means we can get you
to the right organisation who can help.

Funded by The Armed Forces Covenant, this is the first time a group
of this kind has come together formally to deliver a service to
help the Armed Forces community.

Royal
British Legion

The Legion was founded by veterans
after the First World War. A century on from the start of that
conflict, we're still helping today's Service men and women,
veterans, and their families in almost every aspect of daily life.
We also champion Remembrance, safeguarding the memory of those who
have given their lives for our freedom through Remembrance
education and events.

Soldiers Sailors & Airmen Famlies
Association

We want our Armed Forces (both Regular and Reserves), veterans and
their families to know they can depend on SSAFA for support now and
for the rest of their lives. Our values mean we are committed,
practical and understanding.

SSAFA works in partnership with other military charities and
specialist organisations to ensure that those who turn to us for
help get the support they need.

Veterans
UK

Veterans UK administers the armed forces pension schemes and
compensation payments for those injured or bereaved through
service.

Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence.

Army Benevolent Fund

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are for soldiers, for life. We provide
financial assistance to all soldiers and their families when in
need. Even when a soldier leaves the Army they are still part of
our family and eligible for our help. The scope of our work is
huge. Half of our money is given direct to individuals to help in
areas such as debt relief, mobility assistance, education
bursaries, carehome fees and respite breaks. The other half is
given as grants to other charities.

Our Pension Advisory Service exists to help Members get the most
from their Armed Forces Pensions; we campaign to resolve unfairness
within the Armed Forces Pension Schemes (such as loss of widows’
pension on remarriage) and we add value to membership by providing
through-life services, generally at discounted rates, from trusted
affiliates in areas of Healthcare, Travel, Legal & Financial,
Motoring and Personal.

The Army of Angels UK Forces Charity provides direct and indirect
support to serving and veterans in the British Armed Forces who
have been injured mentally or physically while serving in
conflicts, including veterans of the wars in Europe, the Far East,
the Falklands and the Gulf. We also support their families and
co-dependents.

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All and any Recruitment links can be found on the
main"LINKS"
page of our website

**Please also note that the 1LI Association has no direct ties to
any of the above organisations and that you should be careful and
check that any and all organisations are genuine before passing on
personal information of any kind.